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Silt Being Dredged at Fernandina Beach Harbor Marina (February 2012)

Fernandina Beach and “Prudent Man Theory”

Applying the “prudent man theory” to issues facing the city of Fernandina Beach. “What would a prudent man (or woman) do?” Steve Nicklas discusses the library, Fernandina waterfront and marina silt, and city government.

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Le Clos, French Restaurant in Fernandina Beach's Downtown Historic District

Amelia Island Restaurant Week Deals January 2012

Amelia Island serves up dining deals during a delectable showcase of island hot spots for food and fun in January 2012. Amelia Island Restaurant Week features 23 different island restaurants, ranging from fine dining to flip-flop friendly, with 3-course price fixed menus.

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Colorful Male Painted Bunting Amelia Island, Florida

Birder Alert! Beautiful Painted Buntings on Amelia Island

What’s North America’s most colorful song bird? The male Painted Bunting, vivid blue, red, and green. Lucky Amelia islanders have the opportunity to get a glimpse of this beautiful wild bird species right here in Fernandina Beach.

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Flags at Amelia Riverfront, Fernandina 9-11 Memorial Ceremony

Reflections of 9/11, Fernandina Beach Memorial Service

Across the “land of the free and home of the brave,” in small towns like Fernandina Beach and urban hubs, memorial services were held over the weekend to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on America. Representative of the sentiments and ceremonies across the land, citizens and officials came together in Fernandina Beach. A nation reflected on the historic event that changed the world as we knew it.

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Palace Saloon Doors, Historic Fernandina Beach, Florida

Labor Day Weekend: Pub Crawl & Amelia Turtle Trot

Wondering what to do Labor Day weekend 2011? Two events taking place on Amelia Island during the holiday weekend are a pub crawl in historic Fernandina Beach and 5K Turtle Trot run or walk right on the beach.

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Sandcastle Sunrise Amelia Island, Florida

Coastal No Fly Zone: Road Trip to Amelia Island

Why fly? Hit the highway to Florida’s sea island, Amelia. The beach is within reach, just a one tank trip for many in the southeast USA. August through September is primetime beach weather in northeast Florida. Southern charmer Amelia Island is worth a drive for its 13 miles of Atlantic coast beaches and its historic riverfront city of Fernandina Beach. Photo gallery slideshow, 29 scenes.

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Fernandina's Main Beach Park, Amelia Island, Florida

Amelia Island Bands & Barbecue Beach Cookoff

2011 Great Southern Tailgate Cookoff August 26-27 features live bands and pro barbecue competition oceanfront. Special Amelia Island hotel deals. Admission is free to enjoy bands at the beach (Bush Doctors, Mustang Sally, Hoffman’s Voodoo, The Impediments, Touch of Grey and Wet Willie). Arts & crafts area and beach volleyball tournament. Food and beverages for purchase.

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